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ConnectWise vs Control4

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ConnectWise

Remote Work

Software built to power your business

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Control4 logo

Control4

IoT & Smart Home

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConnectWise rMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026; Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ConnectWise and Control4 actually diverge.

Attributes where ConnectWise and Control4 differ
AttributeConnectWiseControl4
Starting priceOn request$1000/project
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWebMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub
CategoryRemote WorkIoT & Smart Home
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ConnectWise

Nothing recorded that Control4 does not also cover.

Only in Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ConnectWise

No use cases recorded yet. See the ConnectWise review.

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot ConnectWise
  • Commercial building controlnot ConnectWise
  • Custom installationnot ConnectWise
  • Luxury smart homenot ConnectWise

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ConnectWise

  • RMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

Pricing, plan by plan

ConnectWise

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ConnectWise review.

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ConnectWise if

Nothing in the data separates ConnectWise from Control4 on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ConnectWise review

Choose Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.
Control4 review

Questions people ask

Is ConnectWise or Control4 better?
Neither clearly leads. ConnectWise starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ConnectWise or Control4?
ConnectWise starts at On request and Control4 at $1000/project.
Does ConnectWise or Control4 run on more platforms?
ConnectWise runs on Web. Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
What can ConnectWise do that Control4 cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

Source
Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

Source
Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

Source
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